An iconic eatery has closed its doors in Midtown."We've had a lot of long-term employees," said Stewart Schroer. "It's sad. It's very hard."Schoer is a third-generation family member who helped watch over The Boulevard Cafeteria, the family business."It's been a huge part of our life here as long as we can remember," he said. "My grandfather did this. So did my uncle, my father and my mother."He's pitched in, too, sharing with KOCO 5 his fondest and earliest childhood memory."It was probably when I was 8 years old," he said. "I spilled a pitcher of water on a couple of high-profile lawyers."Customers were treated to their last meal at the Midtown location on NW 10th Street near Dewey Avenue on Friday."This was one of the best days we've had," said one waitress as she counted out the register for the final time. "I wish every day was like this."Customers were greeted by friendly, familiar faces all day and a sign thanking them for their patronage.It read, "After three generations, and sixty eight years, The Boulevard Cafeteria will be closing its doors Friday, December 11th. We would like to thank Oklahoma for many years of patronage and fond memories."It's unclear what the building will be used for next but Stewart Schroer said it's been a fun ride."We have plans for our future," Schroer said. "Unfortunately, this is kind of an antiquated business model. It takes a vast amount of people, customers to support the business, and our lease ran out about five years ago."

OKLAHOMA CITY —

An iconic eatery has closed its doors in Midtown.

"We've had a lot of long-term employees," said Stewart Schroer. "It's sad. It's very hard."

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Schoer is a third-generation family member who helped watch over The Boulevard Cafeteria, the family business.

"It's been a huge part of our life here as long as we can remember," he said. "My grandfather did this. So did my uncle, my father and my mother."

"It was probably when I was 8 years old," he said. "I spilled a pitcher of water on a couple of high-profile lawyers."

Customers were treated to their last meal at the Midtown location on NW 10th Street near Dewey Avenue on Friday.

"This was one of the best days we've had," said one waitress as she counted out the register for the final time. "I wish every day was like this."

Customers were greeted by friendly, familiar faces all day and a sign thanking them for their patronage.

It read, "After three generations, and sixty eight years, The Boulevard Cafeteria will be closing its doors Friday, December 11th. We would like to thank Oklahoma for many years of patronage and fond memories."

It's unclear what the building will be used for next but Stewart Schroer said it's been a fun ride.

"We have plans for our future," Schroer said. "Unfortunately, this is kind of an antiquated business model. It takes a vast amount of people, customers to support the business, and our lease ran out about five years ago."